State of Montana-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Billings, MT
101-250 employees

If you are passionate about food safety and the Livestock Industry, This could be your opportunity to see all the best places in Montana while wo rking in an important public health role as a Sanitarian with the Department of Livestock. Bureau Overview: The Meat, Milk & Egg Inspection Bureau functions to ensure dairy producers and dairy processing plants meet all requirements for shipping raw milk and finished milk products out of state and ensure that all egg producers, graders, and handlers meet the requirements of the Agricultural Marketing Service. The Bureau investigates complaints and outbreaks of disease related to any dairy products, eggs, or egg products and provides consultative services to sanitarians, businesses and citizens throughout the State as well as administrates environmental protection, disease prevention, and investigations (inspection & intervention) to ensure that FDA and USDA requirements are met. Department sanitarians conduct environmental inspections and reviews of licensed and regulated establishments and programs to evaluate their ability to provide safe products to the public. Sanitarians must respond to and investigate consumer complaints of licensed and regulated establishments under the jurisdiction of sanitarians. Research, study, and recommend measures to help protect consumers and workers from environmentally hazardous work methods, processes, or materials. Prepare reports and letters of sanitarians’ findings of public health inspections and investigations. Approve and issue operating permits, licenses, renewals, and site approvals for businesses and programs under jurisdiction of sanitarians. Assess and determine public health materials and training needs by collecting and analyzing data. Collaborate with specialists to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment. May develop and implement education and training programs for regulatory environmental and public health compliance. This specific Sanitarian position with the Department of Livestock will provide sanitarian services to the Milk and Egg industry within an assigned area. Notice Regarding location : Due to the work demands, this position will be required to live in the Billings, Bozeman or Helena MT areas or within a reasonable distance in the surrounding areas in order to provide appropriate level of services for our industry partners. Living within 15 miles of these cities is preferred. Other locations will be considered on a case by case basis and dependent on qualified applicants. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The position involves extensive travel throughout the state, most likely in excess of 1,000 miles per month. The position also involves hazards and physical demands associated with conducting inspections of milk and egg producers and processors including exposure to chemicals, bending, stooping, climbing, potential exposure to pathogens, lifting 50 pounds or more, etc. Assigned to Yellowstone and Gallatin counties, the sanitarian will be required to cover other areas of the state as needed by the team. This is a field position that requires you live a reasonable distance (30 minutes from Billings or Livingston), preferable along the I-90 corridor.

  • Department sanitarians conduct environmental inspections and reviews of licensed and regulated establishments and programs to evaluate their ability to provide safe products to the public.
  • Sanitarians must respond to and investigate consumer complaints of licensed and regulated establishments under the jurisdiction of sanitarians.
  • Research, study, and recommend measures to help protect consumers and workers from environmentally hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
  • Prepare reports and letters of sanitarians’ findings of public health inspections and investigations.
  • Approve and issue operating permits, licenses, renewals, and site approvals for businesses and programs under jurisdiction of sanitarians.
  • Assess and determine public health materials and training needs by collecting and analyzing data.
  • Collaborate with specialists to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
  • May develop and implement education and training programs for regulatory environmental and public health compliance.
  • This specific Sanitarian position with the Department of Livestock will provide sanitarian services to the Milk and Egg industry within an assigned area.
  • B.S. in Environmental Health, Biology, Chemistry or a directly related field.
  • Completed microbiology course from an accredited university program.
  • Must have a current Montana Registered Sanitarian License, or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
  • Prior experience in a role where providing excellent oral and written communication skills and proven ability to operate a personal computer using programs such as: WORD, EXCEL, email and other database software.
  • Ability to successfully complete any required USDA training courses and testing within 90 days of hire.
  • Must be able to operate state vehicles under a variety of road conditions and maintain a good driving record.
  • Must live in the assigned and agreed upon area on the first day of employment
  • The incumbent must demonstrate the emotional maturity, customer service and communication skills to maintain relationships and deal with plant management, employees and the general public in a regulatory capacity.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The willingness and ability to complete work independently and without supervision.
  • Ability to effectively use standard office equipment.
  • Proficient using computers and programs such as Word and Outlook.
  • Ability to accurately and timely fill out reports.
  • Prior experience providing sanitarian or Milk or Egg inspection services in a regulatory environment is preferred.
  • 1 year experience working as Sanitarian
  • Health Coverage: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, and EAP.
  • Retirement: Choice between two retirement plans with a strong employer contribution (8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary).
  • Work/Life Balance: A combination of 38 paid days off a year (vacation, sick leave, and holidays). Partial telework or hybrid schedules may be available.
  • Career Growth: Significant opportunities for career progression, training, and professional development.
  • Financial Benefits: Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and potential longevity raises with continuous service.
  • On-Site Benefits: Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan.
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